Strategic Material Planning Lead — Multisite Supply Chain

conagrabrands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Wellness incentive program

Mental wellbeing support

Fitness reimbursement

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Strategic Material Planning Manager to lead forward-looking planning for raw materials, packaging, and semi-finished goods across the Refrigerated and Frozen network. You will guide material planners, translate demand into requirements, and drive sourcing strategies to support service, inventory, and margins.

Responsibilities include developing 12–18 month capacity plans, mitigating risks, reducing waste, and partnering with Procurement, Finance, R&D, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, sourcing, material planning, MRP, inventory, and supply exceptions.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, Teams, reporting, and data-visualization tools; Blue Yonder experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI, generative AI, workflow automation, and digital planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication and cross-functional leadership with business leaders, suppliers, and external manufacturers.
• Experience leading teams, coaching employees, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, new product introductions, and material transitions.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise strategy into measurable operational goals.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies for non-finished and semi-finished goods materials across Conagra and co-manufacturing sites.
• Lead critical-material risk assessment, mitigation, accountability, recovery dates, and impact-based escalations.
• Assess 12- to 18-month supplier and internal capacity, identify constraints early, and mitigate exposed materials.
• Resolve non-finished and semi-finished goods material supply issues with planners, Conagra plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Balance planning and replenishment to optimize service, cost, and working capital.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen material risk management and margins.
• Reduce inventory and waste while improving service.
• Translate forecast changes into material requirements, projected orders, and coverage impacts.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Teams

Data Visualization

Blue Yonder

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Strategic Material Planning Manager to lead forward-looking planning for raw materials, packaging, and semi-finished goods across the Refrigerated and Frozen network. You will guide material planners, translate demand into requirements, and drive sourcing strategies to support service, inventory, and margins.

Responsibilities include developing 12–18 month capacity plans, mitigating risks, reducing waste, and partnering with Procurement, Finance, R&D, and